Call for Abstracts - Now Closed

We would like to thank everyone who has submitted an abstract.

Authors are invited to submit a 1000 words abstracts (2-page max) in English to be considered for an oral or poster presentation at the Conference. The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to September 30, 2010.

Instructions for Submission of Abstracts

Abstracts may be submitted via Internet only. There is no paper form to complete or mail in. Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered. Only abstracts submitted in the correct format, as outlined below, will be considered.

When preparing to submit their 1000 word (2-page max) abstract, authors will want to have on hand the complete contact information for the Presenting author (the Corresponding author should be the Presenting author). Before submitting an abstract, please carefully review the following abstract submission guidelines.

1. Abstracts must conform to the following outline:
   1. Abstract Title (as it will appear in the Final Program and Proceedings)
   2. Authors and Institutions
   3. Abstract body
2. The 2-page abstracts body is limited to 1000 words. A template is available and must be saved and filled out for abstract submission. Abstracts must be submitted in MS Word (PC) format ONLY.
   
3. Brand names may not be used in abstract titles and are limited to one reference within the body.
   
4. Total authors are limited to ten per abstract.
   
5. All fields on the online abstract submission form must be completed. Please print a copy of the abstract submission form for your records prior to clicking the submit button.
   
6. Do not resubmit your abstract for any reason other than a notified submission error. If you do not receive a confirmation email with a receipt number that your abstract was successfully uploaded, please contact the Conference Management Office.
   
   

Abstract Review

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. Notice of acceptance will be sent to the corresponding author by email on November 4, 2010. Abstracts will be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Technical Program Committee.

Note to Authors

Accepted abstracts will qualify for submission for a full-length paper. Following a peer-review, the papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

If your abstract is accepted, a full paper will be required for the Proceedings by February 15, 2011.

Submission of an abstract constitutes the commitment of at least one author to register for the Conference and do a presentation. Expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of a paper or poster is the responsibility of the author/presenter.

In order to be part of the ICAF 2011 Technical Program, the author/presenter must register by March 15, 2011 and must submit payment at this time.

You further agree that if your abstract is accepted, you will be present at the Conference to present your research.

Abstracts are to be submitted via the Conference Website (only electronic submissions will be accepted for review). The organizers do not accept any responsibility regarding the accuracy of the abstracts. The organizers reserve the right to reject any abstract at their sole discretion.

NOTE: Should there be a need to make a change after your abstract has been submitted, please contact the Conference Management Office at: icaf2011-abstracts@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.